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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10

Mrs. Cleveland listened closely 10 the play.
She didn't pay much attention to the au-
dience and she withStood without blushing
the thousand and one opera glasses which
were leveled at her. The president himself
sat beside her, and during the different
scenes he now and then made a remark TO
her. Between the acts he chatted quite freely.
and saw him several times laugh heartily
at some remark which his very pretty wife
made Mrs Cleveland is looking remarkably
well Her cheeks are plump, her eyes bright,
and she has not that worn and weary appear
ance which Is 50 common in Washington so
ciety bellies.
The women of Washington are the most
tired, faded and worn out set of females on
Gods footstool They have but little fresh
ness Of complexion and there is little beauty
among them. have never lived in a city
which had so few good looking young women,
and / have never visited any place which had
so any gray haired fine looking old ones
The gray hair seems TO come very quickly in
Washington, and without one has a very safe
position and a good income the wrinkles come
with it Employment in the government de-
partments is death to contentedneSs of mind
and the 1900 women and girls who are here
employed show the effect of worry and care
upon their features. They 60 to bed at night
fearing that they may wake in the morning
finding n notice of dismissal from their work
Many of them have families dependent upon
them, and 10 the great majority their salary
Is their only means of support. If the matter
could be investigated, doubt not that there
is more care, worry and trouble among
Washington women than among those of any
other city in the connIrY.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
A Lightning Change Thief.

A search Of her person by the matron at
the station revealed new phase OF criminal
cleverncss, which Is as bold as 1t is ingen-
ious. The young woman was arrsyed In
the garments OF lightning change artist,
and could, without the removal of an ar
ticle, change her dress into four distinct
atyles. When the prisoner saw that her trick
was discovered she did not hesitate to illus
trate its operation for the entertainment OF
her captors
When arrested she wore black cashmere
dress, a tight bodice of the same color and
material, and a hat with a wide brim A
swift displacement Of hooks, ewes and but
tons; a def adjustment of unseen fasteninGs
here and there; crushing squeeze OF the
hat, and the lady stood with brown wool
en- dress with corded front bodice, and
neat little turban upon her head Another
set Of manipulations and the dress was
transformed into a gown, the turban gave
place to Golf, chaPelet fell from the gir-
die, and the woman stood arrayed as a
brown nun. Once more, presto change, a
tug OF the skirt, yank at the Golf and
waist, flash OF hands everywhere at once,
and the nun was transformed into a young
lady of aspiring fashion in bright colored
alpaca and the original wide brimmed hat
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
SONAL AND SOCIAL NOTES
ON THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Cleveland and His Wife at the Theatre.
The Worried Women of Washington.
Billy McGarrahan's Pluck - Capitol
Page.-The Fattest Congressman
Especial Corressondence.,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The theatres Of
Washington are now in the height of their
season, and the capital has better theatres
than it has ever had before. Within the last
two years two new large buildings have been
erected, and the little theatres of days past
have desenerated into twenty ii Se cent amuse
ment Rails Theatre tickets at Washington
cost 81 ) for ne parquet, 81 for the orchcs-
ira circle and fifty and seveilty-five cents
for the balcony. Some OF the biggest attrac
tions, however. Of shows here, are TO be seen
amog the audience This is composed of
gen ais and statesmen, and it is not uncom-
mon TO have a president in the house. At
Albaush's Grand opera house the other night
saw a great many noted men and women.
President Cleveland and his wife occupied
one box and Senator Sherman and his little
daughter another. In third box was Sec
retary Whitney, together with his wife and a
number OF other fashionable ladies, and scat
tered about the crowd III the pit were hum
ber Of public men, any one of whom would be
considered hero outside # Washington.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
CHRISTMAS FANC|ES

Way up north. where the icebergs glimmer
Meath the mild aurora's light,
Where the hungry polar bears listen
| And the northern stars shine bright;
A great big sled with a merry jingle
I Hove in sight and an iceberg crossed,
And in 1t sat our friend, Kris Kingle,
| Father Time and Old Jack Frost.
Father Time blew on his fingers
And catching breath, he said, said he:
My friend, I've been where no man fingers,
Over land and over sea,
Winged my way through every nation,
Priced my goods on every shore,
But I've made the observation
That goods are best at j. NJ. Knete's
store.
Old Jack Frost then spoke in answer:
What you tell is true, know;
His cheap goods are simply grand, sir.
And his prices very low.
All the cold waves, all the storming
That l sent to Springfield.
Tell quite plain before the warming
Goats that came from J. NJ. Knote's store
Kris Kingle sat is rapt attention,
Drank in every word they spoke;
Then he said "'Tis my intention
To drive my sleigh straight to Spring
field,
Straight I'll enter through his open doorway,
Buy the best he has on hand,
And from Africa 10 Norway
Speed his fame through every land"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10

Another cause of worry to our women
here is their desire TO rise in social rank. The
disciples of the ragged edge are numerous at
the capital, and every one is striving 20 climb
little higher. Most people live beyond their
incomes, and credits are more freely given
in Washington than elsewhere. see well
dressed women at receptions who buy their
clothes by installments, and many a woman
attended the theatre where saw Mrs. Cleye-
land, and paid 81 for tickets for herself and
friends, who will be at her wits end at the
close OF this month to paw her room rent
The women who are in such straits often
come from the best families in the country
They are governors wives and generals
daughters who have received their positions
on account Of favOrs and services which their
fathers and husbands have rendered in the
past
saw Billy McGarrahan in the Capitol To-
day He was standing in one of the lobbies
of the house talking to Repres antatives Reed
and Springer, and noted that his blue eye
was Just as bright and his face almost
as fresh as when be came 20 Washington
twenty-nine years ago to prosecute his
big quicksilver mine claim. McGarrahan
is tall, straight, smooth faced Irish
man of IS. He was making a fortune in
California when one day friend of his
offered to sell him large lot of land for a
song. He bought it and it turned out to be
his ruin. The question of the title to the land
came up and when it was found that it had
valuable quicksilver mines upon it its title
was made the subject OF congressional inves-
tigation. McGarrahan, knowing that there
was millions in it, came to Washington TO
lobby the bill through. He has lobbied at It
now for nearly thirty years and he is little
nearer gaining his end than he was at the
beginning. He is hopeful, however, and be
tells ns sbat he thinks be wiu ss given bis
rsshts this svssasn. but svsp then he WI hzvs
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
Jockey ArcheTs Judgment.

Mr.. Easton once said to Archer: Don I
you come around Tattenham Corner some
times with your heart in your MOUTH"
"Oh. no, replied Archer; there is q
good deal Of nonsense talkel about that
corner. I'll tell you where the great danger
in racing comes. 1t is getting into ruck
of horses and going down"
Archer then related some Of his expert
ence. He said that horses rarely dropped
suddenly on the course, although it often
looked to the public that they did so. When
q horse going at q high rate Of speed was
about to fall he could feel it at once. The
horse would usually begin to lean over q
little, and 60 perhaps, forty or fifty feet
before he fell. A jockey with an expert
enced seat and eye could always tell when
this was going to happen. For himself, he
would take the horse by the head and pull
him out Of the ruck at once, if possible The
horse would then land on his side and
Archer would get off safely. That was the
reason he had met with 50 few accidents. In
the last | 200 or so of tho nearly 5000
races he had ridden in, this precautionary
lookout had saved him from receiving q
scratch even.-New York Sun
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10

to go into the courts and une property IS not
now worth one-tenth Of what it was u number
of years ago. Every one here knows Billy
McGarrahan, and there are those who think
good and those who think i'll Of him know
little about the merits Of his claim, save that
ne is gentleman and that he has shown as
mlch pluck as any other man about Wash
ington. Tie had fight once with Dom
Piatt and he knocked Piatt down in the mar
Piatt had been dcnouncing him in the news
papers and was laughing over the oefeat Of
his bill in the senate Ordinarily, however,
Mr.. McGarrahan is in good humor, and he Is
by no means a dangerous citizen
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
TONGUE IN KNOTS.

contracted malaria in the swsmps of
Louisiana while working for the telegraph
company, and used every kind of medicine
l could hear of without relief. | at last
succeeded in breaking the fever, but it cost
me over 500. 90. and then my system was
Frustrated and saturated with maIariaI
poison and became almost helpless.
finally came here, my mouth so filled with
sores that l could scarcely eat. and my
tongue raw and filled with little knots
Various remedies were resOrted to without
effect bonght two bottles Of b. B. B
and il has cured and strengthened me. All
sores of my mouth are healed and my
tongue entirely clear of kncts and soreness,
and feel like new man,
Jackson. Tenn, April 90. 1886.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
IN THE MINING DISTRICTS.


What Journ zIiSm Used to lie So ne
Years AgO-A Reporters Experiences
AT you want 10 see independent journal
ism, You go int" tho country, the mining
districts especially" said he young man.
between the courses. Il was once a great
friend Of an elitor OF a paper in a rather
10 be a reporter, 50 he kindly gave me
chance. This journal" said he, sis above
all fearless and independent. We don't
care a darn for anybody, and 50 go ahead I"
] went ahead. One day, being down town,
| got in full head on the biggest sensation
the town had 'inowl for years. A cold
blooded murder with extraordinary peculiar
ties of atrOCity- altogether very big
thing. was 50 early in the fray that
took care of the murdered man, shot by a
notorious character, until he died. Then,
in the full glow of excitement, wrote the
affair up. | spread myself ON it. l gave a
pen picture of the murderer and close and
elaborate account of the place-a public
house-where the shooting had taken place.
| gave all the names Of everybody who was
within mile of the oc currence
1t was splendid story, and flushed with
Importance | marched into the editor with
my 'ppl ne lhth IL aIfi TPau IL, ana
he began marking whole sheets out of it
You see, my boy, Jim Bullivar did the
shooting, and If they nab him he has several
big revolver fellows who will walk in, and
the trouble with those fellows Is that they
don't give you time to argue. You get it
and there you are, 50 we'll cut his name
out and simply ey a well known citizen
Then you say that he did it deliberately.
That'll never do. III Just put in that it
may have been an accident, because, of
course, it may have been, you know. see
you give the names Of the other men who
were there. Do you want to bring the
whole gang down on us in a body Here,
I've made some little changes You take
the copy to the business manager and let
him look at it.
| took it to the business m inager.
Great Scott" said he, what are YOU
doing? You give the name of the saloon
and the address! Don't you see that they'll
take their al. out and mebbe come up here
with shOtguns' And you haven't given
the name of the doctor He'll be mad.
All those people you've connected with this
thing will be sure to kick. Young man,
you'll ruin this paper"
well, what am To dos"
Just say there was a shooting scrape In
town yesterday, and somebody, supposed to
be notorious hummer got killed. He's
dead We can't help him Let US save
the living"
There were two sticks" about the murrisr
in tne next days paper, and / retired -
Sa Francisco Chronicle
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
MOUNTED PAGE.

ceivcd the congratulations of his friends.
George T. Barnes is now serving his
first term in congress He is a Georgia
man by birth, and is now just IS
years old. When he graduated from college
he weighed only l05 pounds, and it was the
verdict of the various physicians that he
would not long be out of his coffin. Barnes
thought differently, however, and he studied
law. He was admitted to the bar and soon
got good practice. He increased in money
and reputation, and in fact he is now one of
the noted men of Georgia
Speaking Of his remarkable change from a
Spiudling boy of los to a man Of medium
height weighing over 500, reminds me Of the
case of the brother Of Admiral Porter, who
was killed during the late war while in COM
mand CT tho ironclad Essex. William Porter
WIS 50 small at his birth that he could not be
dressed and was rolled up In cotton. He
could sleep in a cigar box, and his father was
accustomed after dinner to have the baby
handed around the table lying on napkin in
plate. Nevertheless this baby became a
man Of over 200 pounds, served through life
in the navy and made a distinguished record
in the late rebellion.
liz otNlai otAe'h ok'lilS tAAo NAV
tiers will he lively from now until Lent. Mrs.
Whitney will entertain as usual and n num-
Ter of receptions, outside Of the usual ones,
will be given at the White House. Mrs.
Cleveland will now have a chance TO get &c
quainted with the people, and am no prophet
if she DOESN'T make friends everywhere. So
far every one in Washington likes her, and
hear little but good about her. She is quite
modest. She is not at all snobbish. She is
good looking and graceful; she knows how 10
wear her clothes, and she seems TO have
Oraat deal Of tact. which last Is :, at thing
IN washington society.
Inere will be many germans given this
winter, and the diplomats will, as usual, be
IL their element. There Is fear at the
White House that Miss Winnie Davis nay
ssne 10 washiagson; and II she dsss .. and
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10

ALL MEDICAL AUTHORITIES agree that
catarrh Is no more nor less than an inham-
nation OF the lining membrane of the nasal
air Passages. Nasal catarrh and all
catarrhal affections of the head are not di-
seases of the blood. and it is a serious mis-
take to treat them As such. No conscien-
tious physician ever attempts to do ~. Ii
is held by eminent medical men that sOOnrI
or later specific will be found for every
disease from which humanity suffers. Tn.
facts justify US in assuming that for catarrI
at least n positive cure already exists in
Ely'S Cream Balm.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
STI FF JOI NTS
A Most Remarkable Case of
Scroflla and Rheumatism.

have little boy twelve years old, whose
knees have been drawn almost double and
his joints are perfectly stiff, and has been
in this condition three years. unable to
walk. During that time the medical board
of Loudon county examined him and pro-
nOunced the disease scrOfula and prescribed.
but no benefit ever derived. then used a
much advertised preparation without bene-
fit. Three.weeks ago he became perfectly
helpless and suffered dreadfully.
A friend who had used B. Z. 3. advised
its use. He has used one bottle and all
pain has ceased and he can now walk. This
has been pronounced most wonderful
action, aS his complaint had baffied every
thing. | shall continue to use il on him.
Mrs EMMA GRIFFIrHS.
I-NITIA TENN Marrh . 1SSh
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
An Old Church.

The church edifice at Shrewsbury, n. J.,
Is III years old, and is built on the site OF
an old stone church erected over 200 years
ago. A Bible which was presented BY
Queen Anne is used in the service. The Bible
is printed in red and black inks, or thick
paper. in quaint type-Eew York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10

Ii tne suHorer> r rom consumption,
Scrofula. and general debility will try
ScOtt's Emulsion of Aure Cod Liver Oil
with hypophOsphites. they will find imme-
diate relief and permanent benefit. DR..
ii. V. Morr, Brentwood, Cal, writes: Il
have used ScOtt's Emulsion with great ad-
vantage in cases of phthisis, scrofula and
wasting diseases generally. 1t is very pal
atable"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10

There Is no one article in the line of med
icines that gives so large q return for the
money as a good porous strengthening plss-
ter, such Is Csrter's Smart Weed and Bella
onna Backache Plastars ar
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10

A KIND and GENEROUS DEED.-Rey. A.
Barber, Superanuate member of St. Louis
Conf. NJ. f. church, writes from Moran.
Kansas: This recommendation is written
with ut solicitation from anyone; but owe
il to those similarly afflicted to say that by
the use of the Shaker Extract of Roots
(Siegel's Syrup was cured of an obsti-
nate and almost fatal iEdigeStiOn-buth
stomach and Iivet being completes torpid.
| was redced to living skeleton. Friends
family and physician had given NE up.
was keeping the spark of life alive with a
diet of raw eggs and milk. Now both
stomach and liver are performing their
functions. have MANY friends in Western
Ohio, Y. +. Iowa and S. W. No. who would
like to know this"
THE HONEST SHAKER. although hedoes
not boast of his purity. always makes goods
that can be relied upon; for instance, his
Shaker Extract of Roots (SiegeI's Syrup il
really valuable article. 1t is not recon-
mended as cure-all, but as remedy for
one single disease, viz: Indigestion, in
which disease it works like charm
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10

BoSIes that. th.. are et frs,ta1 p;e,t,h;
Windy Collie, Te-thing Pains, or
Stomach Disorders. can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby Soother.
It contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price 25 cents. Sold by
Frank IL. CublentE, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10

The cost of introducing a girl into so
society in New York and carrying her
successfully through one season is esti-
mated at Sl,69s, of which all but $3.50 is
for wearing apparel.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
LOCAL NOTICES.
Merchants, Read This.

To those subject to the vexations Of busi-
ness life. dyspepsia and feeling Of drbil-
ity, irTitability and dependency, we say,
take Simmons Liver Regulator. The Reg
ulator is free from any injurious mineral
substances; not disagreeable; can be- taken
at any time without interfering with bus-
ness or pleasure. 1t is gentle, safe and a
good digestor. 1t is unequaIed in the cure
OF piles, constipation, bad breath, sick
headache and bilious complaints.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
Advice To Mothera.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for chill
dren teething, is the prescription of one OF
the best female nurses and physicians in
the United States, and has been used fol
years with neyer-failing success by millions
Of mothers for their children. During the
process of teething its valueis incalculable
1t relieves the child from pain, cures dysen-
terry and diarrhea, gripping in the bOwels
and wind collie. By giving health to the
.hild n reststha mother. Price 2sc hottie,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
Great and Special

A Sensation! !
That is what we are
creating every day by
the treme adous bar
gains we are offering
in clothing of every
variety and style, to
suit the pockets of all.
The stock of goods in
our store is the most
complete to be found
in the city, and every
mother or father who
wants good, durable
clothes for their boys
should not fail to 90
through our Children's
department and see
some of the bargains
that are offered. Every,
piece of clothing going
from our store is war
ranted as represented.
and the prices can't be
beat, Our sales in
overCoats the past two
months have been tre-
mendous. Why would
it be thus if it was not
that our prices and
stock surpass that of
our many competitors?
And the public is fully
aware that this is the
place to purchase
clothing of any de-
sCription.
Striking bargains in
Mems Suits. Grand
offering in Mems and
Boys 0verC0ats.
Big Boys 'andY0uths'
Winter Caps, with an
endless variety of
shades and grades.
The stock of
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
BEFORE THE BREATH OF STORM.

Refore the breath Of storm,
While yet the long, bright afternoons are warm,
Under this stainless ap:h Of aZupr sky
The air is flied with gathering wings for flight;
Yet with the shrill mirth and the loud delight
Comes the foreboling sorrow Of this cry
Til the storm scatter and the gloom dispel.
Farewell Farewell FarawRlli
Why will We go - soon,
In these soft hours this sweetor month than June'
The liquid air floats over field and tree,
veil Of dreams -wherr co We find the sting
4 gold enchantmeut sleeps upon the sea
And purpled hills-why have We taken wing.
Rut faint, far heard the answers iall and swell
Farewell Frrewell, Farewell.
Charles d Roberts in Outing,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
Ohio Southern Railroad.
ARRIVE FROM SOUTH.

Trains marked thus run daily; all other
trains daily except sunday.
Train No. has through coach for Lincoln
Neb,, and through sleeper between Springfield
and Peoria.
Train No. 8 has through sleeper and chair
ears for Peoria. and through sleeper from In
dianapolis to CHICAGO.
Train No. 5 has elegant new Woodruff sleeper
Except Saturday through from Columbus TO
S.. Paul and Minneapolis; also through coach
from Columbus TO Kansas City, and chair cars
between Columbus and Burlington, Iowa.
All through trains on main line both east
and west have through sleepers and chair cars
between Columbus and Peoria.
c. E. HENDERSON, General Manager
81. NJ. BRONSON. Gen. Ticket Agent.
d. h. ROACH, General Agent.
WIN. HEFFERMAN. Ticket Agent.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10
WEBB CITY, ARK, BLOOD.

Having tested B. B. B. and found II to be
all that is claimed for it, ! commend it TO
any and every one suffering from blood
poison. 1t has done me more good for less
money and in a shorter space of time than
any blood purifier have used. | owe the
comfort of my life to its use, for have
been troubled with severe form of blood
poison for or 6years and found no relief
equal to that given by the use OF B. b.
W. c. McGAUHEY.
Webb City, Ark, May 8, 1856.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-10

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